Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3030 Congress Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 3030 Congress Blvd

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 6

3030 Congress Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 3003 Greenwood Dr

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3003 Greenwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland Apartments & Cottages priced from $625. Progress Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $1.06 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Jefferson Place neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maison Bocage ApartmentsHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.06
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.06
Normandy VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.16
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05

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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

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Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City South

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City South?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $3,354. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City South ranging from $800 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City South ranges from $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,538.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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